Antenna Engineer

15 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India CoreEL Technologies Full time

Job Title:
RF & Antenna Technical Leader – Aerospace & Defence

Experience:
10-12 years in RF, Antenna, and Microwave system design (Aerospace & Defence preferred)

Role Summary

The RF & Antenna Technical Leader is responsible for end-to-end ownership of RF, antenna, and microwave subsystem design, development, qualification, and production support for Aerospace & Defense platforms. The role involves technical leadership, system-level trade-offs, design assurance, and mentoring engineers, while working closely with system engineering, mechanical, EMI/EMC, and program teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership


• Lead RF and antenna architecture definition for airborne, naval, ground, and space platforms


• Own antenna and RF subsystem performance budgets (gain, pattern, EIRP, noise figure, linearity, isolation, EMC)


• Drive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and provide technical sign-off


• Perform system-level RF trade studies considering size, weight, power, cost (SWaP-C)

Antenna Design & Development


• Design and optimize antennas and arrays:

o Phased arrays, conformal antennas

o Radar, EW, Satcom, IFF, GPS, data link antennas


• Handle wideband, multiband, dual-polarized, low-profile antennas


• Antenna placement, integration, and coupling analysis on platforms


• Support antenna radome and RF-transparent structure evaluation

RF & Microwave Design


• Design and validate RF subsystems including:

o LNAs, PAs, filters, couplers, switches, duplexers

o T/R modules, beamformers, Butler matrices


• Perform RF chain analysis (gain, noise, compression, spurs)


• Interface with MMIC, module, and system teams

Simulation, Measurement & Validation


• Lead EM simulation using HFSS, CST, ADS, AWR


• Own antenna and RF measurements:

o Anechoic chamber testing

o VNA, spectrum analyzer, power meter measurements


• Correlate simulation vs measurement and drive design closure


• Support EMI/EMC, environmental, and qualification testing

Aerospace & Defense Compliance


• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DO-160, DEF-STAN, IEC standards


• Support airworthiness, qualification, and certification activities


• Prepare and review technical documents, test reports, and compliance matrices

Mentoring & Team Development


• Mentor junior and senior RF/antenna engineers


• Define technical training plans and design best practices


• Review and approve designs, simulations, and test results

Program & Cross-Functional Collaboration


• Work closely with:

o System engineering

o Mechanical, thermal, EMI/EMC teams

o Manufacturing, quality, and supply chain


• Support proposal development, technical risk assessment, and cost estimation


• Interface with customers, DRDO/ISRO/PSUs/OEMs and certification agencies

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills


•Strong fundamentals in RF, microwave, and antenna theory


• Expertise in phased arrays, radar antennas, EW and Satcom systems


• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment


• Strong understanding of EMI/EMC and platform integration challenges

Tools & Software


• EM tools: HFSS, CST, FEKO


• RF circuit tools: ADS, AWR


• CAD & documentation tools

Education


• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in ECE / RF & Microwave / Antenna Engineering


• PhD is a plus

Desired Attributes


• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset


• Ability to lead technically complex, mission-critical programs


• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills


• Experience working in classified / secure environments

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